Product Definitions Guide - Power Sys
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Segment: AgricultureApplication: 2-Wheel Tractors
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2-Wheel Tractors Also known as a walking tractor, which is a single-axle tractor. These are self-
powered and self-propelled and are used to power and pull farm implements such
as trailers, cultivators and plows. The operator usually walks behind this tractor.
Application: Ag Tractors
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2-Wheel Drive
Tractors
Farm tractors that have a drive train that allows two wheels to receive power from
the engine simultaneously. Normally, the rear axle is powered by the engine.
4WD Articulated
Ag Tractors
Farm tractors built with an articulated chassis very similar to the design used
for articulated wheel loaders. Each ‘element’ of the articulated chassis has a
rigid drive axle and the front and rear elements are connected by a pivoting/
articulating joint. Note that this design uses rigid (i.e. non-steering) drive axles
and is typically used for large, high-HP tractors.
MFWD Tractors
(Mechanical
Front Wheel
Drive)
Farm tractors which feature a rigid chassis with steerable front-drive axles. This
designation applies to both full-time 4WD and front-assist-drive configuration
tractors across a broad HP range. Both configurations are produced in
significantly greater volume than the 4WD Articulated type tractors.
Tracked Ag
Tractors
Steerable multitrack tractors with powered rubber tracks instead of wheels
to move the vehicle. The crawler-type tracks are flexible and reinforced with
steel. They are usually powered by hydrostatic or completely hydraulic driving
mechanisms. They can be articulated or nonarticulated.
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Segment: Agriculture (continued)Application: Balers
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Balers A piece of farm machinery used to compress a cut and raked crop, such as hay
or straw, into compact bales that are easy to handle. There are different types of
bales which include rectangular and cylindrical shapes of various sizes that can
be bound with twine, netting or wire.
Application: Combines
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Combines A farm machine that harvests grain crops. Combines can reap, thresh and winnow
crops into a single process. Crops include wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn, etc.
Application: Other Ag Equipment
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Ag Mowers An Ag Mower is a specific type of mower designed to cut grasses in difficult-to-
reach off-road areas on farms and near highways and roads.
CRVs (Chinese
Rural Vehicles)
Categorized as 3-wheel and 4-wheel powered vehicles manufactured by domestic
Chinese companies for use in small cities and rural areas. These vehicles are
mostly used to transport goods. Officially, the Chinese government classifies CRVs
as part of the Chinese farm machinery industry, not the automotive industry.
Harvesters The combine harvester, often simply called a combine, is a machine that harvests
grain crops. The name derives from its combining three separate operations
comprising harvesting—reaping, threshing, and winnowing—into a single process.
The waste straw left behind on the field is the remaining dried stems and leaves of
the crop with limited nutrients. This waste straw is either chopped and spread on
the field or baled for feed and bedding for livestock.
Other Ag
Equipment
(Self Propelled)
This is a specialized niche market that may include the production of tenders
(fertilizers), tree shakers and carriers.
Other Ag
Equipment
(Stationary)
This is a specialized niche market that includes items such as bedding choppers,
bale wrappers and wind machines.
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Segment: Agriculture (continued)Application: Other Ag Equipment (continued)
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Specialty
Cultivating
Equipment
This is a specialized niche market that may include the production of dredging
equipment and pruning towers.
Application: Sprayers
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Backpack
Sprayers
An agricultural sprayer is a piece of equipment that uses spray nozzles to apply
herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to agricultural crops. Backpack sprayers are
portable units with an attached spray gun.
Self Propelled
Sprayers
An agricultural sprayer is a piece of equipment that uses spray nozzles to apply
herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to agricultural crops. Sprayers can be self-
propelled units similar to tractors with boom mounts of 60–151 feet in length.
Skid Mounted
Sprayers
An agricultural sprayer is a piece of equipment that uses spray nozzles to apply
herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to agricultural crops. Sprayers that are skid
mounted are usually connected to a base and are not considered to be a self-
propelled unit.
Towable/Tractor
Mounted
Sprayers
In agriculture, a sprayer is a piece of equipment that uses spray nozzles to apply
herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to agricultural crops. Sprayers range in size
from small portable units (typically backpacks with spray guns) to trailed sprayers
that are connected to a tractor.
Application: Windrowers
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Windrowers Also known as a swather. It is a farm implement that cuts hay or small grain crops
and forms them into a windrow. A windrower uses a sickle bar to cut the stems off
the crop. A reel helps the cut crop fall neatly onto an auger conveyor which moves
it and deposits it into a windrow, with all stems oriented in the same direction.
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Segment: ConstructionApplication: Bore/Drill Rigs
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Horizontal
Boring
Machines
A Horizontal Boring Machine or horizontal boring mill is a machine tool which
bores holes in a horizontal direction. There are three main types — table, planer
and floor. The table type is the most common, and, as it is the most versatile, it is
also known as the universal type.
Portable Drills A Portable Drill is similar to a self-propelled drill, except that it is not self-
propelled; it must be carried or pulled from place to place. One example of a
portable drill is the portable water well drill.
Self Propelled
Drills
Self-Propelled Bore/Drilling Rigs typically are designed for drilling vertical and
inclined holes at opencast mining sites.
Truck Mounted/
Towable Drills
Truck Mounted/Towable Drills typically are designed and fabricated for water well
and geothermal drilling applications. Hydraulic pumps are used as prime movers
with pumps powered with truck/deck engines.
Application: Crawlers
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Crawler Dozers Crawler Dozers are heavy, driver-operated machines used for clearing and
grading land. Usually, they have continuous treads and a broad hydraulic blade
in front. Large crawler dozers normally have a set of claws called a ripper that is
installed at the machine’s rear end and can crush hard rock.
Crawler Loaders A Crawler Loader is a piece of mobile construction equipment used to load
materials; it’s used primarily in tough, off-road terrain. It’s similar to a wheel
loader, except it has treads instead of wheels.
Application: Excavators
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Crawler
Excavators
A Crawler Excavator is a self-propelled crawler mounted on heavy equipment
that is designed to dig or move large objects and is classified by its mode of
locomotion. The main function of a Crawler Excavator is to dig holes or trenches
for construction related activities.
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Segment: Construction (continued)Application: Excavators (continued)
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Mini Excavators Mini Excavators are compact machines that are tracked or wheeled vehicles with
an approximate operating weight from 0.7 to 8.5 tons. A Mini Excavator generally
includes a standard backfill blade and features an independent boom swing.
Wheeled
Excavators
Wheeled Excavators are self-propelled units that have buckets mounted on wheels
and that are used for excavating. The term Wheeled Excavator also refers to any
power-driven machine used in excavation that moves on wheels, rather than crawlers.
Application: Finishing Equipment
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Concrete
Finishers/
Trowels
Concrete Finishers/Trowels are used to place, finish, level and smooth concrete
for construction projects. Units can be ride-on or walk-behind.
Concrete
Vibrators
Concrete Vibrators consolidate freshly poured concrete so that trapped air and
excess water are released and the concrete settles firmly in place in the formwork.
Screeds Screeds are designed and engineered to strike-off concrete in the leveling process
using a blade to smooth the surface.
Other Finishing
Equipment
(Self Propelled)
Other Finishing Equipment, Self-Propelled, includes versatile texturing and curing
machines equipped with crawler tracks or flotation tires. These machines can
increase efficiency on any project where the surface of the concrete requires
texturing and application of curing compound.
Other Finishing
Equipment
(Stationary)
Other Finishing Equipment Stationary includes road patching equipment for the
repair of potholes and other road surface imperfections.
Application: Forestry Equipment
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Feller Bunchers A Feller Buncher is a special type of harvester used in logging. A Feller Buncher
is a motorized vehicle with an attachment that can rapidly cut and gather several
trees before felling them.
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Segment: Construction (continued)Application: Forestry Equipment (continued)
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Forwarders Forwarders are forestry vehicles that carry large felled logs from the stump to a
roadside landing. Unlike a skidder, a forwarder carries logs clear of the ground,
which can reduce soil damage, but the design tends to limit the size of the logs it
can move.
Log Loaders
(Self Propelled)
Log Loaders, Self-Propelled, (also known as knuckle boom loaders) are
mounted on a carrier and are used for grasping and lifting logs with various
attachment configurations.
Log Loaders
(Trailer Mounted)
Log Loaders Trailer Mounted (also known as knuckle boom loaders) are
mounted on a heavy-duty truck/trailer base and are designed to handle the
toughest logging jobs.
Other Forestry
Equipment
(Self Propelled)
Other Forestry Equipment Self Propelled are units used for forestry
applications that may include industrial tractors/mulchers, brush cutters/
shredders and tree trimmers.
Other Forestry
Equipment
(Stationary)
Other Forestry Equipment Stationary are units used for forestry applications that
may include a niche market of debarkers, tree chippers, delimbers, fire wood
processors and flails.
Skidders Skidders are any type of heavy vehicle used in a logging operation for pulling
cut trees out of a forest in a process called “skidding,” in which the logs are
transported from the cutting site to a landing.
Tree Harvesters A Tree Harvester is a type of heavy forestry vehicle used in cut-to-length logging
operations for felling, delimbing and bucking trees. A forest harvester is typically
employed with a forwarder that hauls the logs to a roadside landing.
Application: Graders
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Graders A Grader is a piece of heavy equipment used to level or smooth roads or other
surfaces. Also referred to as a Road Grader or a Motor Grader.
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Segment: Construction (continued)Application: Mixers
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Asphalt Mixers/
Agitators
Asphalt Mixers/Agitators are used to manufacture asphalt, macadam and other
forms of coated road stone, often called “blacktop.”
Cement/Mortar
Mixers
A Cement/Mortar Mixer is a mechanical mixer that uses rotating paddles attached
to a horizontal axle to blend the mix ingredients of mortar or concrete.
Application: Off-Highway Tractors
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Off-Highway
Tractors
Off-Highway Tractors feature oscillating yoke hitches that reduce frame stress,
rugged turn stops to limit wagon rotation, and a rear platform that functions
as a power train guard. Many Off-Highway Tractors are used in mines,
construction and quarries.
Application: Off-Highway Trucks
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Articulated
Trucks
An Articulated Hauler is a specific type of dump truck used for transporting loose
material for construction. A typical dump truck is equipped with an open box
bed, which is hinged at the rear and equipped with hydraulic pistons to lift the
front, allowing the material in the bed to be deposited on the ground behind the
truck. An articulated hauler or articulated dump truck (ADT) is an all-wheel drive
vehicle that features a front (tractor) unit followed by a separate, rear (trailer)
unit. Differs from a single unit, rigid dump truck.
Rigid Haul
Trucks
Rigid Haul Trucks are off-highway, rigid dump trucks specifically engineered for
use in high-production mining and heavy-duty construction environments.
Application: Other Construction Equipment
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Other
Construction
Equipment
(Self Propelled)
Other Construction Equipment Self Propelled is a niche market that includes
specialty items for the construction market such as pipe layers.
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Segment: Construction (continued)Application: Other Construction Equipment (continued)
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Other
Construction
Equipment
(Stationary)
Other Construction Equipment Stationary is a niche market that includes
specialty items for the construction market such as mud pumps.
Pavement
Planers/Profilers
A Pavement Planer/Profiler (also known as a cold planer, pavement recycler,
asphalt milling machine or roto-mill) is a construction machine used to remove
bituminous pavement or asphalt/concrete from roadways, resulting in a rough,
but even surface that can be immediately opened to traffic.
Placers/
Spreaders
Placers/Spreaders place a metered supply of PCC in front of the paver using a
series of conveyor belts, augers, plows and strike-off devices. Using a placer/
spreader allows the contractor to receive material from transport vehicles
and place a uniform amount of PCC in front of the entire paver width, while
minimizing segregation.
Tensioners Tensioners or Pullers are designed to draw cables for heavy distribution or light
transmission stringing and are ideal for reconductoring applications.
Application: Pavers
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Asphalt Pavers An Asphalt Paver is a piece of construction equipment used to lay asphalt on
roads, bridges, parking lots and other similar large areas. It lays the asphalt flat
and provides minor compaction before the asphalt is rolled by a roller.
Concrete Pavers A Concrete Paver is used to lay concrete, primarily for heavy roadway and bridge
applications.
Slip Form
Pavers
Slip Form Pavers are used to consolidate, form into geometric shape and surface
finish a PCC mass by pulling the forms continuously through and surrounding the
plastic concrete mass.
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Segment: Construction (continued)Application: Plate Compactors
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Plate
Compactors
Plate Compactors, also known as plate vibrators, are used to compact soils, base
materials, sand beddings and pavers, to promote interlocking.
Application: Rollers
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Landfill
Compactors
Landfill Compactors or Compactors are variations on the wheeled loader
principle. They feature hydrostatic drives and enclosed frame structures. These
units are used to distribute and compact refuse on landfill sites.
Rollers (Static
and Vibratory)
A Road Roller (sometimes called a roller-compactor, or just roller) is a compactor
type vehicle used to compact soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt in the construction
of roads and foundations; similar rollers are used at landfills and in agriculture.
Soil Compactors Soil Compactors are heavy construction equipment designed to maximize soil density
by compacting soil or other material so that the soil or other material will reach the
determined density level that makes the soil structure tighter and more solid.
Application: Scrapers
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Elevating
Scrapers
An Elevating Scraper is a self-loading bowl scraper able to operate without the
help of a pusher dozer except in very difficult conditions.
Standard
Scrapers
Standard Scrapers move earth over short distances (up to about two miles)
over relatively smooth areas. Either self-propelled or towed, a Standard Scraper
consists of a wagon with a gate having a bladed bottom. The blade scrapes up
earth as the wagon pushes forward and forces the excavated material into the
wagon. When the wagon is filled, the gate is closed, and the material is carried to
the place of disposal. The scraper is the dominant tool in highway construction.
Tandem
Powered
Scrapers
Tandem Powered Scrapers are designed and used for earth moving. Separate
tractor and scraper engines provide better traction in steep or slippery areas.
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Segment: Construction (continued)
Application: Skid Steer Loaders
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Compact
Tracked Loaders
Compact Tracked Loaders are vehicles consisting of a tracked chassis with a
loader for digging and loading material.
Compact Utility
Loaders
Compact Utility Loaders are undersized loaders used for landscaping and light
construction applications. Units can be tracked or wheeled.
Skid Steer
Loaders
Skid Steer Loaders aka skid loader, skid-steer loader, or skidsteer, is a small rigid
frame, engine-powered machine with lift arms used to attach a wide variety of
labor-saving tools or attachments.
Application: Tampers/Rammers
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Tampers/
Rammers
Tampers/Rammers are compacting machines that work by quickly applying
consecutive impacts to the surface of soil. They are used to level an uneven soil
surface and to compact the soil uniformly to minimize voids among soil particles
and to reduce moisture.
Application: Tractor/Loader/Backhoes
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Tractor/Loader/
Backhoes
Tractor/Loader/Backhoes are full-size machines that are three pieces of
construction equipment combined into one: the tractor, the loader and the
backhoe. These units are designed to tackle an array of construction and
agricultural related activities.
Mini Tractor/
Loader/
Backhoes
Mini Tractor/Loader/Backhoes are compact machines that perform well for
trenching, landscaping, and material handling. Units are configured with a front
loader and rear backhoe attachment.
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Segment: Construction (continued)Application: Trenchers
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Portable/
Walk-Behind
Trenchers
A Portable/Walk-Behind Trencher is used to dig trenches, especially for laying pipes
or cables, for installing drainage, or in preparation for trench warfare. Trenchers
range in size from walk-behind models, to attachments for a skid loader or tractor,
to very heavy tracked heavy equipment.
Riding
Trenchers
Riding Trenchers are used to dig trenches, especially for laying pipes or cables,
for installing drainage, or in preparation for trench warfare.
Application: Underground Mining Equipment
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Mining Loaders Mining Loaders are exclusive to the mining industry and are used for scooping
and hauling materials.
Mining
Locomotives
Mining Locomotives, operating on tracks, are used to haul mine cars containing
coal and other material, and to move personnel in specially designed “mantrip”
cars. Large locomotives can haul more than 20 tons at a speed of about 10 miles
per hour.
Mining
Personnel
Carriers
Mining Personnel Carriers are any heavy-duty vehicles designed specifically for
the safe transport of personnel and their supplies into underground work areas.
The most common underground applications are for the mining of precious
metals or coal.
Mining Utility
Vehicles
Mining Utility Vehicles are designed for specialized roles in general maintenance,
service, transport and construction, to improve productivity and efficiency. Utility
vehicles are manufactured for many functions, including serving as personnel
carriers and utility trucks; scissor lifts; fuel and lube vehicles; maintenance
vehicles; skid steers, motor graders and mini excavators; tele-handlers, and
multi-purpose vehicles.
Ore Transporters Ore Transporters is a niche market of underground mining equipment used to
transport iron ore once excavated.
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Segment: Construction (continued)Application: Underground Mining Equipment (continued)
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Other
Underground
Equipment
(Self Propelled)
Self-Propelled Underground Equipment is a niche market of products that
includes the fabrication of rock dusters, maintenance vehicles, ram cars and
scalers.
Other
Underground
Equipment
(Stationary)
Other Underground Equipment Stationary is a niche market of products that
includes the fabrication of slurry dusters that may have an auxiliary power unit.
Application: Wheel Loaders and Dozers
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Mini Wheel
Loaders
Mini Wheel Loaders are heavy equipment machines used mostly in construction
to move or load materials such as asphalt, demolition debris, dirt, snow, feed,
gravel, logs, raw minerals, recycled material, rock, sand, woodchips, etc., into or
onto another type of machinery.
Wheel Dozers Wheel Dozers are essentially tractors outfitted with dozer blades or push blocks
that are used for clearing and grading land. Wheel dozers frequently are used in
mining applications and reclamation jobs.
Wheel Loaders A Wheel Loader is a piece of heavy equipment machine used to load materials
such as asphalt, demolition debris, dirt, snow, feed, gravel, logs, raw minerals,
recycled material, rock, sand, woodchips, etc. into or onto another type of
machinery.
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Segment: IndustrialApplication: Aerial Lifts
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Articulated
Boom Lifts
An Articulated Boom Lift is an articulated boom lift or cherry picker that is a
hydraulically powered lift used to get to high, hard to reach areas. It’s controlled
by the operator using a panel located in the bucket.
Boom Lifts Boom Lifts are a type of aerial work platform that consists of a platform or bucket
at the end of a hydraulic lifting system.
Scissor Lifts A Scissor Lift is a type of aerial work platform that has a railed platform which can
be raised straight up in order access areas that are difficult to reach.
Application: Air Compressors
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Air Compressors A product that converts power (usually from a diesel engine or a gasoline engine)
into kinetic energy by compressing and pressurizing air, which, on command,
can be released in quick bursts. There are many methods of air compression,
divided into either positive-displacement or negative-displacement types. Air
compressors can be used to power air tools.
Application: Aircraft Support Equipment
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Aircraft
Load Lifting
Equipment
Catering vehicles, conveyor belt loaders and container loaders are all examples
of aircraft load lifting equipment. These products all serve as ground support
equipment when aircraft are not in the air.
De-Icing
Equipment/
Heat and Start
Units
These special vehicles facilitate de-icing procedures which provide protection from
fluids freezing up on aircraft. These vehicles have booms, like a cherry picker, to
allow easy access to the entire aircraft. A hose sprays a special mixture that melts
ice on the aircraft and prevents ice from building up while waiting on the ground.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Aircraft Support Equipment (continued)
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Ground Power
Units
A type of aircraft support equipment which can supply power to aircraft parked
on the ground.
Utility Service
Equipment
Another type of ground support equipment for aircraft. Examples include cargo
transporter platforms, air starters and passenger boarding stairs.
Application: Chippers/Grinders
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Industrial
Chippers
A machine used to chip large pieces of wood. A tree chipper or wood chipper is
used for reducing wood (generally tree limbs or trunks) into smaller woodchips.
Industrial
Grinders
A machine used to grind wood and other raw materials into small particle sizes to
create end materials. Grinders usually provide greater versatility, lower wear costs
and more consistent uptime than chippers.
Stump Grinders Also known as a stump cutter, this is a power tool that removes tree stumps by
means of a rotating cutting disk that chips away the wood. Stump grinders can
be the size of a lawn mower or as large as a truck.
Application: Concrete and Industrial Saws
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Concrete and
Masonry Saws
Concrete and Masonry Saws are power tools used for cutting concrete, masonry,
brick, asphalt, tile, and other solid materials.
Cut-Off/Tile
Saws
A Cut-Off/Tile Saw is an abrasive power tool which is typically used to cut hard
materials such as metals and concrete. The cutting action is performed by an
abrasive disc, similar to a thin grinding wheel.
Portable Saw
Mills
A Portable Saw Mill is a machine that consists of a blade, either circular or
band, and a guide system that cuts logs into boards, square timbers, or cants.
Portable sawmills are light and compact compared to stationary sawmills. They
are transported either in the back of a pickup, on a trailer, or they may have their
own trailer axle and hitch.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Concrete and Industrial Saws (continued)
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Roof Cutters/
Peelers
Roof Cutters/Peelers are similar to a saw and are used to remove roofing material.
Application: Cranes
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Crane Chassis The Chassis is the underpart of the crane and consists of the frame on which the
body is mounted. The upper crane unit, which has its own engine, goes on top
of the crane chassis. Cranes with two engines, one for the chassis and one for
the upper unit/part make up this configuration. The chassis drives the crane and
makes it move forward and backward.
Pedestal Cranes This equipment is used on projects that are stationary or where mobility needs are
small; they offer the perfect combination of powerful performance, durability and
cost effectiveness.
Self-Propelled
Cranes
This is a mobile crane which is a self-propelled vehicle, one that is designed
for lifting objects using a boom with lifting gear. It only carries loads that are
necessary for its own propulsion or equipment.
Upper Crane
Units
This is the part of the crane which sits on top of the crane chassis. Upper crane
units have their own engines. Cranes with two engines, one for the chassis and
one for the upper unit/part, make up this configuration. The upper unit operates
and powers the lifting and loading capability of the crane.
Application: Crushing & Processing Equipment
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Crushing and
Processing
Equipment
Machines used to reduce large rocks into smaller rocks, gravel or rock dust. They
are used to reduce the size or change the form of waste material, so it can be more
easily processed, recycled or disposed of.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Dumpers/Tenders
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Concrete
Buggies
A Concrete Buggy is a small, self-propelled vehicle designed to carry a small
amount of concrete a short distance. It is different from a large concrete mixing
truck, which mixes concrete while transporting it between sites.
Crawler
Dumpers/
Tenders
Crawler Dumpers/Tenders are tracked equipment used for hauling and dumping
applications.
Dumpers/
Tenders
Dumpers/Tenders are vehicles designed for carrying bulk material, often on
building sites. Dumpers are distinguished from dump trucks by configuration: a
dumper is usually an open 4-wheeled vehicle with the load skip in front of the
driver, while a dump truck has its cab in front of the load.
Application: Forklifts
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Forklifts Forklifts are small industrial vehicles with a power-operated pronged platform that
can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load to be lifted and moved.
Application: Gas Compressors
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Gas
Compressors
This is a mechanical product that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing
its volume. Compressors can transport gas through a pipe. They are used in the
pipeline transport of purified natural gas from production sites to consumers.
Application: Hydraulic Power Units
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Hydraulic Power
Units
A product with an engine, usually on a skid, and used to power hydraulic
applications and tools. Hydraulic power is power derived from motion and pressure
of a liquid such as water or oil.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Irrigation Sets
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Irrigation Sets A device used to power an irrigation system and pump water.
Application: Light Plants and Signal Boards
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Light Plants Also known as a Light Tower, this is a piece of mobile equipment which has one
or more high-intensity lamps mounted on a mast. The mast is attached to a
trailer, with a generator to power the lamps. The generator is powered by a diesel
engine. Light plants mostly are used for construction and mining projects.
Signal Boards Signal Boards are used to display electrically transmitted signals and to indicate
their source.
Application: Oil Field Equipment
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Fracturing Rigs A drill that is used to extract natural gas (or oil) from deep underground. The
process involves drilling a deep well a mile or more underground. After reaching a
layer of rock that contains natural gas, the drill then turns horizontally to snake its
way thousands of feet farther through that layer of rock.
Mechanical
Drilling Engines
Mechanical Drilling Engines are mechanical drive power sources designed and
fabricated for land drilling rigs.
Oil Field Pumps A pump in an oil well. The unit pumps oil, mud and other fluids. It is the real
workhorse behind a pump jack.
Pump Jacks Pump Jacks are the underground drive unit for a reciprocating piston pump in an
oil well. They are used to mechanically lift liquid out of the well.
Seismographic
Rigs
Seismographic Rigs are machines used to detect and record the intensity,
direction, and duration of a movement of the ground.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Other Industrial Equipment
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Abrasive
Blasting
Equipment
This includes machinery used in surface preparation, cleaning or profiling.
Machine size varies from small walk behind units used in the contracting
business to large self-propelled units for road works or large construction sites.
Blowers/
Vacuums/ Water
Sprayers
Blower units are designed and used to blow a large amount of air. In aircraft
industries, they are used to heat fleets during cold weather; in the Lawn and
Garden segment to blow debris off fields and parks, and in the utility sector for pest
control. Vacuum equipment is used for wet or dry excavation works or can be used
for bulk or liquid material vacuuming. Water sprayers are used to spray clear water.
Industrial Paint
Sprayers
Powered paint sprayers are used in industrial, commercial or residential projects.
These include walk behind products and self-propelled units used in road
painting and similar applications.
Industrial
Spreaders
Powered spreaders are commercial vehicles, off road vehicles and municipal
vehicles used to spread products such as salt or other grains. Spreaders are
mostly used for ice control or seal coating.
Mini Multi-
Purpose Tool
Carriers
These versatile self-propelled units can be used with many different attachments
for different tasks. The units can be equipped with buckets, mowing
attachments, drill units, blades, trenchers, forks etc.
Multi-Purpose
Tool Carriers
Similar to the mini Multi-Purpose Tool Carriers, these units differ only in size.
They can be fitted with many different attachments for different tasks. These
units can be equipped with buckets, mowing attachments, drill units, blades,
trenchers, forks etc.
Other Industrial
(Self Propelled)
Specialty self-propelled machines are included in this category, usually operating
in niche markets and applications. Included into this product are special canal
maintenance machines, amphibious machines, All-Terrain Vibrators, etc.
Other Industrial
(Stationary)
Specialty stationary machines are included in this category, usually operating in
niche markets and applications. A few examples are: powered jump starters, gold
dredgers, sandbaggers, hole cutters etc.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Other Industrial Equipment (continued)
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Sewer Cleaners
(Stationary)
In OE Link, most of these models are trailer mounted. These units consist of
pressure washers designed to clean and flush out sewers. They usually are
mounted on a trailer, so they can be transported easily. These units use a small
diesel or gasoline engine to power a pump that pushes pressurized water.
Snowblower
Attachments
These powered head units attached to Off-Road equipment or commercial
vehicles to clean snow from roads, runways, and other open surfaces.
Winches/ Hoists Powered devices including a rope or chain curving around a drum.
Application: Other Material Handling Equipment
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Conveyors A conveyor is an engine-powered system of belts, pulleys and rollers used to
move a variety of materials. It may be either portable or stationery.
Other Material
Handling
Equipment
This niche equipment handling segment includes gantry cranes and boat hoists.
Application: Pressure Washers
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Pressure
Washers
Also known as a Power Washer, this unit sprays a water and cleaner mixture
under high pressure. It’s used to remove loose paint, mud, mold and similar
materials from a variety of surfaces in preparation for cleaning and resurfacing.
Application: Pumps
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Concrete Pumps A machine used for transferring liquid concrete by pumping. Concrete pumps
are usually truck-mounted or trailer-mounted.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Pumps
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Fire Pumps These pumps are part of a fire sprinkler system’s water supply that can be
powered by a diesel engine. The pump intake is connected either to the public
underground water supply or to a static water source.
General
Industrial
Pumps
This a device that moves fluids (usually liquids or gases) through mechanical
action. Powered by a diesel or gasoline engine. Used for surface preparation and
industrial cleaning.
Industrial
Sprayers
Pumps that are used for surface preparation. These units use high pressure
water jetting to clean and prepare surfaces.
Application: Railway Maintenance Equipment
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Ballast Handlers A Ballast Handler is a piece of rail transport maintenance of way equipment used
to shape and distribute the gravel track ballast that supports the ties in rail tracks.
They often are used in conjunction with ballast tampers when maintaining track.
Other Railway
Maintenance
(Self Propelled)
Other Railway Maintenance Self Propelled is a niche market that includes products
for railway maintenance such as tampers, grinders and track stabilizers.
Other Railway
Maintenance
(Stationary)
Other Railway Maintenance Stationary is a niche market that includes products
for railway maintenance.
Rail/Tie
Handlers
Rail/Tie Handlers are machines used in the railroad industry for maintaining rail ties
or spikes. Tie Exchanger efficiently facilitates tie removal/insertion on the track.
Application: Refrigeration/AC Equipment
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Bus Air
Conditioners
An air conditioner unit installed in a bus or a coach.
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Container/
Marine
Refrigeration
Equipment
Refrigeration units used to cool shipping containers on board marine vessels.
Truck/ Trailer
Refrigeration
Equipment
Refrigeration equipment used to cool refrigerated truck trailers, or so-called
“refer” units.
Application: Rough Terrain Forklifts
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Straight Mast
Forklifts
Straight Mast Forklifts are ideal for lifting, carrying, and placing palletized
materials and bulk items on any type of terrain.
Telescopic
Boom Forklifts
Telescopic Boom Forklifts, often called telehandlers, are machines that are widely
used in agriculture and industry. They are similar in appearance and function
to a forklift but are more a crane than a forklift, with the increased versatility of a
single telescopic boom that can extend forwards and upwards from the vehicle.
Truck Mounted
Forklifts
Truck Mounted Forklifts are self-propelled units that are mounted on trucks
during transport. They are used for the hauling and loading of items.
Application: Scrubbers and Sweepers
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Industrial
Scrubbers and
Sweepers
Industrial Scrubbers and Sweepers are machines designed for commercial and
industrial indoor floor cleaning in warehouses and similar structures.
Municipal
Sweepers
Municipal Sweepers are machines designed primarily for outdoor street cleaning
applications.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Specialty Vehicles and Carts
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Ice Maintenance
Equipment
An Ice Surfacer is a vehicle or hand-pushed device used to clean and smooth
the surface of an ice sheet, usually in an ice rink. Ice resurfacers are generally
composed of a snow container, hot water tanks, a wash water tank, the
conditioner, and a board brush. The engine or motor of the vehicle is responsible
for propelling the resurfacer and for powering the hydraulics that control the
multiple functions, such as lowering the conditioner or raising the snow dump.
Off-Highway
Tracked
Transporters
These machines are used for transportation of bulky cargo weighing up to 70
tons for maintenance of objects in wetlands and snow-covered areas. These
units can be used as a base for the installation of cranes, excavators, drilling rigs
and other technological equipment and construction machinery. The transporter
consists of two independent crawler tracks and an interconnected loading
platform. Located behind the cabin is the engine compartment, containing a
diesel engine producing 526 kW and a winch.
Off-Highway
Wheeled
Transporters
These vehicles are equipped with all-wheel drive and articulated steering and
are designed for maximum mobility in marginal terrain conditions. The low-
pressure tires evenly distribute the load over a greater area, thus improving vehicle
traction, and increasing vehicle mobility and gradeability. Wheeled vehicles
can be equipped with a wide variety of auxiliary equipment to meet specific job
requirements. These units can transport loads weighing up to 30 tons across rough
terrain.
Other Specialty
Vehicles
This product includes purpose-built specialty vehicles for applications such
as public safety, education, blood collection and mobile healthcare, including
mobile medical, mobile dental, and mobile mammography. Included in this
category are specialty trolleys, trams, shuttles, buses and other people movers.
Snow Groomers A Snow Groomer is a tracked vehicle equipped in front with a shovel (or dozer
blade) and behind with a cutter (or roller). It is usually driven by a diesel engine.
When the machine drives over a snowfield, it pushes snow ahead of it and smooths
out any surface unevenness.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Surfacing Equipment
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Crack/ Joint
Routers
Joint crack seals are usually associated with concrete pavement. This work consists
of routing and cleaning existing cracks and joints and resealing to prevent water
and non-compressible items from entering the pavement joints and subgrade
materials. These routers feature a lightweight mobile design, unique center of axis
and cutter head alignment which enable it to produce a crack that is enlarged
along its exposed face to form a V-shaped groove up to a minimum width of 6 mm
and a depth of 6 to 25 mm. The groove thus formed is filled and sealed.
Other Surfacing
Equipment
(Self Propelled)
This product category includes self-propelled equipment used for applying
concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, airport runways
and taxiways, as well as equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt, or other
materials. It includes concrete and asphalt paving machines, form tampers, and
stone spreaders. It also includes self-propelled ride on squeegee machines and
self-propelled ride on dual squeegee and spray sealcoating equipment.
Other Surfacing
Equipment
(Stationary)
This segment includes the pull-behind trailer that is used for laying down hot
tack asphalt sealants. It also includes the self-propelled or pull-behind pot-hole
patcher.
Pumper Kettles/
Melters
The Pumper Kettle model is especially suited for use with cold asphalt kegs,
heating a full vat to 400°F. A low profile makes loading asphalt and skimming
operations easier, improving operator safety and control when working over hot
asphalt. Most models have an electric start engine flange mounted pump and
dual draincock ports. A hood funnels asphalt oils and vapors back into the kettle
when the hood is closed and resists splashing during transport.
Sealcoaters Sealcoating is the process of applying a coal tar or asphalt-based emulsion
directly to the surface of an asphalt pavement. A Seal coater is the equipment
used to apply the required coating material evenly over the entire surface.
Surface Grinders Surface grinding is the most common of the grinding operations. It is a finishing
process that uses a rotating abrasive wheel to smooth the flat surface of metallic
or nonmetallic materials by removing the oxide layer and impurities on work piece
surfaces. The surface grinder is composed of an abrasive wheel, a work holding
device known as a chuck, and a reciprocating or rotary table.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Tactical Military Equipment
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Tracked Military
Vehicles
These self-propelled vehicles move on tracks and are frequently used by the
military for tanks, troop carriers, self-propelled howitzers, and amphibious
vehicles. Tracked vehicles are armed with powerful long-range cannons,
machineguns and guided rockets.
Wheeled Military
Vehicles
This product is a military truck designed to transport troops, fuel and supplies to
the battlefield, through paved roads and unpaved dirt roads. In general, these
trucks are composed of a chassis, a motor, a transmission, a cabin, an area for
the placement of the load, axles of transmission, suspensions, tires, electrical,
pneumatic, hydraulic, engine cooling systems, and brakes. They can be operated
with a gasoline engine or with a diesel engine; there are four-wheel drive (4x4)
vehicles, six wheeled (6x6), eight wheeled (8x8), 10 wheeled (10x10) and even
12 wheeled vehicles (12x12).
Application: Terminal Tractors
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Baggage/
Material Tractors
The tugs and tractors at an airport have several purposes and represent the
essential part of ground support services. They are used to move all equipment
that cannot move itself such as bag carts, air starters, and lavatory carts. They
are available in different sizes and models with gas and diesel-power.
Push-Back
Tractors
Often called Pushback Tugs. They are mostly used to push an aircraft away from
the gate when it is ready to depart, but they can also be used to pull aircraft.
Different size tugs are required for different size aircraft. Some tugs use a tow bar
as a connection between the tug and the aircraft, while other tugs lift the nose
gear off the ground.
Yard Spotters This is a terminal tractor, known in the United States as a spotter truck, spotting
tractor, yard truck, yard dog, yard goat, yard jockey or mule; it is a semi-tractor
intended to move semi-trailers within a cargo yard, warehouse facility, or
intermodal facility, much like a switcher locomotive is used to position railcars. A
fifth-wheel coupling with an integrated lifting mechanism allows the semi- trailer’s
legs to remain in the lowered position during movement. 15 inches (380 mm)
and 70,000 lb. (32,000 kg) of hydraulic lift is typical.
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Segment: Industrial (continued)Application: Utility Vehicles
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Commercial Turf
Utility Vehicles
Turf Utility Vehicles are specifically designed to meet the needs of sporting
facilities such as golf courses and stadiums. They are commonly used for
landscaping, heavy loading, dumping and transporting people or light material.
Suppliers offer a wide variety of gas, electric or diesel utility vehicles. Vehicles
can be customized with enclosed cabs, tool racks, dumpers and more for use on
college campuses, parks, corporate campuses, apartment complexes.
Industrial Utility
Vehicles
These four-wheel gas, electric and diesel vehicles are used for a wide variety of
applications such as moving people, equipment and supplies around a college
campus, landscaping job or construction site. Most brands are zero-emission,
high-performance, affordable, and low maintenance vehicles.
Personnel
Carriers
These low speed, low cost passenger carts are perfect for shuttling people and
cargo. These vehicles can comfortably and smoothly transport up to six people
and their belongings. Standard features include headlights, brake lights, and
taillights. The carriers are used on golf courses, in neighborhoods, on campuses,
at airports and in industrial parks.
Application: Welders
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Welders The basic spot Welder consists of a power supply, an energy storage unit (e.g.,
a capacitor bank), a switch, a welding transformer, and welding electrodes. The
energy storage element allows the welder to deliver instantaneous high-power
levels. An important feature of the transformer is that it reduces the current level
that the switch must handle.
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Segment: Lawn and GardenApplication: Chainsaws
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Chainsaws A Chainsaw is a portable, mechanical power driven cutting tool with teeth set on
a chain that moves around the edge of a blade.
Application: Commercial Mowers
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Commercial
Walk-Behind
Mowers
Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers are heavy-duty motor-driven machines designed for
operation; the operator walks behind the mower and guides it by its handle controls.
Riding Reel
Mowers
Riding Reel Mowers have blades that spin vertically and use a scissoring action
to cut the blades of grass. A reel mower will have between three and seven
blades, depending on the model type.
Riding Rotary
Turf Mowers
Riding Rotary Turf Mowers have blades that spin horizontally and use a sucking
and tearing action to cut the blades of grass. Rotary mowers usually have one
blade which rotates rapidly.
Walk Behind
Greens Mowers
Walk Behind Greens Mowers are used mostly for golf course/turf management
applications and have blades that spin horizontally.
Zero-Turn
Mowers
Zero-Turn Mowers are riding lawn mowers that have a turning radius that is
effectively zero inches.
Application: Commercial Turf Equipment
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Aerators Aerators are machines that have tines for soil penetration. The process involves
perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate
the grass roots.
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Commercial
Chippers
A Commercial Chipper (or wood chipper) is a machine used for grinding wood
(generally tree limbs or trunks) into smaller woodchips.
Dethatchers A Dethatcher or Lawn Scarifier is a device that removes thatch from lawns.
Dethatchers include motorized dethatchers or non-motorized units that can be
pulled behind a garden tractor.
Hydro-seeders A Hydro-Seeder (or hydraulic mulch seeding, hydro-mulching, hydra-seeding)
is a machine that aids in the planting process by efficiently shooting seed and
fertilizers over broad area.
Other
Commercial Turf
Equipment
Other Commercial Turf Equipment forms a niche market that includes seeders,
greens rollers and straw/bark blowers.
Riding Bunker
and Field
Groomers
Riding Bunker and Field Groomers are professional machines for keeping sand
traps expertly conditioned and ready for play. Groomers also are used for the
grooming of baseball infields.
Sod Cutters Sod Cutters are machines that are designed to cut grass (sod) plus a thin layer of
soil from the ground. The length and thickness of the cut sod can vary. The sod
is used to plant new ground areas.
Application: Lawn and Garden Tractors
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Garden Tractors The Garden Tractor is designed for cutting grass, snow removal and small
property cultivation. Garden tractors are similar in size to lawn tractors but are
more heavy duty. They can be mounted with a wider array of attachments than
lawn tractors. The maximum power is about 23 hp. Tractors above this level will
be shown as 2-wheel drive tractors under the Ag Tractor Application.
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Lawn Tractors These machines have a front-engine design and are used primarily for cutting
grass and light towing. The distinction between a lawn tractor and a garden tractor
is often hard to make. Generally, garden tractors are built more solidly, and have
stronger frames, larger wheels and heavier transaxles. Garden tractors also can
accommodate a wider range of front, belly and rear mounted attachments.
Application: Lawn Mowers
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Walk Behind
Reel Mowers
Reel lawn mowers use blades set on a revolving cylinder or reel to cut the grass.
These mowers are powered either through human effort or engine power; when the
reel mower is moved forward the reel moves, cutting the grass. The grass is neatly
cut instead of being torn or ripped out, and this type of machine is quite popular on
golf courses.
Walk Behind
Rotary Mowers
Rotary Mowers come with high rear wheels and are very well suited for yards
with lots of obstacles such as flower beds, trees and ponds. Rear wheel drive
self-propelled models are good for rough, hilly terrain. Engines use either the
overhead cam design, which provide cooler, more efficient and cleaner operation
with longer valve life and fuel efficiency, or the side valve engine, which is the
more tradition design that provides reliable power.
Electric mowers come in many designs, and they are light weight and compact.
The propulsion of the mower is the push type and you can comfortably mow a
medium sized lawn. Some of the features that are included in these models are
the ready start and reduced pull force. Electric mowers are considered more
environmentally friendly.
Leaf Blowers and Vacuums
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Leaf Blowers A Leaf Blower (often referred to as simply a blower) is a gardening tool that
propels air out of a nozzle to move debris such as leaves and grass cuttings. Leaf
blowers are powered by electric motors or gasoline engines. Gasoline models
have traditionally been two-stroke engines, but four-stroke engines have recently
been introduced to address air pollution concerns. Leaf blowers are typically self-
contained handheld units or backpack mounted units with a handheld wand.
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Leaf Vacuums A ‘leaf mulcher’ may also be called a ‘leaf vacuum’ or a ‘leaf vacuum mulcher’. Gas
leaf mulchers are the first generation of mulchers. A leaf mulcher is very similar
to a vacuum cleaner and can be used to pick up leaves. The big difference lies
within the leaf mulcher. A leaf mulcher has special blades that slice the leaves as
they enter the mulcher, grinding them into fine pieces which can be collected in an
attached container. Push-mower varieties are the most common type of lawn and
garden vacuum, but they’re also offered in small handheld versions, large rideable
models, or as trailer attachments to small-scale tractors.
Application: Other Lawn and Garden Equipment
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Augers An Auger is a drilling device, or drill bit, that usually includes a rotating helical
screw blade called a “flighting” to act as a screw conveyor to remove the
drilled-out material. The rotation of the blade pulls the material out of the hole
being drilled.
Other Lawn
and Garden
Equipment
This segment contains power pruners that are used primarily to cut small tree
branches.
Sickle Bar
Mowers
A Sickle Bar Mower operates much like a set of hair clippers. On the bottom is
a set of finger bars that stay stationary during use and help to gather grass and
brush. On the top of the attachment is a set of teeth that oscillate back and forth.
As these attachments cross over the finger plates, they cut the growth. Sickle bar
mowers leave the clippings in their full length on the ground which is perfect for
hay operations where you want the entire hay crop left in full length for drying.
Sickle mowers also are used by highway maintenance crews, since they keep
debris from flying into the roadways.
Wood Splitters A Wood Splitter is used for splitting firewood from logs that have been pre-cut
into sections (rounds). An engine, normally a small four-stroke gasoline engine,
provides the power for the system. The engine is attached to a hydraulic oil
pump. The hydraulic oil pump creates a stream of high-pressure oil, which runs
to a valve. The valve lets the operator actuate the hydraulic cylinder to split a log.
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Rear Engine
Riders
The rear mounted engine comes with rear wheel steering and front mounted
cutting deck. This type of machine offers higher maneuverability around tight
corners.
Application: Shredders
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Shredders A Chipper Shredder — also known as a wood chipper — reduces branches,
twigs and leaves to mulch and composting material. Chipper shredders range
from light-duty electric devices to heavy-duty gasoline-powered machines that
chop branches several inches in diameter. A chipper shredder has a chute that
accepts branches for chipping. A rotating blade or set of blades chops them into
wood chips. The shredder mechanism handles light debris such as leaves and
grass. As you feed the material into the shredder hopper, a separate set of hinged
blades — also known as flails or hammers — shreds it.
Application: Snowblowers
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Snowblowers A Snow Blower or snow thrower is a machine for removing snow from an area
such as a driveway, sidewalk, roadway, railroad track, ice rink, or runway. It can
use either electric power (line power or battery), or a gasoline or diesel engine to
throw snow to another location or into a truck to be hauled away. Snow blowers
range from the very small, capable of removing only a few inches (a few more
cm) of light snow in an 18 to 20 in (457 to 508 mm) path, to the very large units,
mounted on heavy-duty winter service vehicles and capable of moving 20-foot
(6.10 m) wide swaths of heavy snow up to 6 feet (1.83 m) deep.
Application: Tillers
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Tillers Tillers are used to cultivate soil to prepare a smooth area for planting. These are self-
propelled, walk-behind machines which are used for home gardens or small farm areas.
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Segment: Lawn and Garden (continued)Application: Trimmer/Edger/Cutters
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Brush Cutters/
Disc Mowers
A Brush Cutter (also called a brush saw or clearing saw) is a power tool used to trim
foliage not accessible by a mower. Brush cutters are built to endure rougher terrain
and to cut thicker and denser material than finishing mowers. Various blades or
trimmer heads can be attached to the machine for specific applications. There are
three main types of power unit: Gas engines, either two or four-stroke, are used on
the more powerful units; Electric motors connected to main power by a power cord,
and Cordless electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries. Cutting heads
include circular saw blades (chisel tooth or scratcher tooth), brush knives, grass
blades, etc. Most brush cutters also allow other heads to be fitted, including bump
feed and fixed line heads such as those used on line trimmers or modified saw
blades such as a beaver blade which resembles a chainsaw.
Brush cutters can also be tractor-mounted for clearing brush and small trees
Edgers An edge trimmer or lawn edger is a tool, either manual (spade, roller or hand
shears) or motorized (adaptable string trimmer, single-wheeled purpose-
driven or multi-wheeled purpose driven), used to trim distinct boundaries
between a lawn and another ground surface feature such as a paved area or an
unbounded garden.
Hedge Cutters A Hedge trimmer, shrub trimmer, or bush trimmer, is a gardening tool used for
trimming (cutting, pruning) hedges or solitary shrubs (bushes). Manual and
powered versions of hedge trimmers exist. Their cutting mechanism is similar to
that of finger-bar mowers. Trimmers are powered either by gasoline or electricity
(electrical cord or battery).
Trimmers A string trimmer, also called a “weed-whip”, “whipper-snipper”, “weed-whacker”,
or a “weed eater”, is a tool which uses a flexible monofilament line instead of
a blade for cutting grass and other plants near objects, or on steep or irregular
terrain. It consists of a cutting tip at the end of a long shaft with a handle. Gasoline-
engine powered trimmers usually have a minimum of 21 cc displacement motors.
Most trimmers use two stroke engines and require gasoline mixed with oil. Many
commercial models now are powered by four-stroke engines.
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Segment: Light Commercial VehiclesApplication: Light Bus Chassis
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Light Bus
Chassis
A chassis built for small buses of less than 6 tons.
Application: Pickups and Light Commercial Vehicles
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Pickups
and Light
Commercial
Vehicles
This product category includes light motor vehicles, primarily intended for towing
and/or transporting goods, either with an open, factory-built, integrated rear cargo
area or an enclosed van body. This Segment includes Class 1 and 2 vehicles in
North America; in other regions it includes commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tons
gross vehicle weight. It specifically excludes vehicles that can be classified as
Passenger Cars, Minivans or Sport Utility Vehicles.
Application: Trucks Class 3 (3.51 - 6 tonnes)
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Trucks Class 3 Commercial truck on truck chassis with CVWR 3.51 – 6 tons. An example would
be the Ford F-350; another example would be the Ram 3500.
Segment: Marine AuxiliaryApplication: Marine Auxiliary
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Marine
Generators
This is an alternative power source that’s used to power a boat when it is at shore
or when its engines are shut off. This also may be a generator set installed on a
boat that serves as a source of continuous power.
Thrusters A Marine Thruster is a configuration of ship propellers placed in pods that can
be rotated in any horizontal direction, making a rudder unnecessary. They give a
ship better maneuverability than a fixed propeller and rudder system.
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Segment: Marine PropulsionApplication: Commercial Vessel Engines
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Heavy Duty Ship
Engines
Heavy Duty Ship Engines are used to power boats or ships that engage in
commercial trade or that carry passengers for hire.
High
Performance
Ship Engines
High Performance Ship Engines are high powered, fuel-efficient power sources
primarily for luxury yachts, ships and workboats.
Application: Outboard Engines
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Outboard
Engines
An Outboard Engine is a propulsion unit for boats consisting of a self-contained
unit that includes engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive, designed to be
affixed to the outside of the transom.
Application: Pleasure Craft Engines
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Inboard Engines Inboard Engines are marine propulsion systems that are enclosed within the hull
of the boat, usually connected to a propulsion screw by a driveshaft.
Sailboat
Auxiliary
Engines
Sailboat Auxiliary Engines are inboard power sources exclusively designed for
supplemental power on a sailboat and are usually compact, lightweight and
quiet.
Stern Drive (I/O)
Engines
Stern Drive (I/O) Engines are a form of marine propulsion which combines
inboard power with outboard drive. The engine sits just forward of the transom
while the drive unit (outdrive) lies outside the hull.
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Segment: Medium and Heavy VehiclesApplication: Bus Chassis
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Motor Coach
Bus Chassis
This is a chassis for a motor coach bus. A motor coach bus is a type of vehicle
used for conveying passengers on long distance excursions. Coaches usually
have a luggage area separate from the passenger cabin. Seats are comfortable,
and a bathroom sometimes exists for longer trips.
School Bus
Chassis
This chassis is designed for a school bus. A school bus is a type of vehicle used
to transport students to and from school, home and school events. School buses
are painted yellow and are equipped with warning lights and other safety devices.
Shuttle Bus
Chassis
This is a chassis built for a shuttle bus. A shuttle bus is a type of bus designed to
shuttle passengers between fixed points, usually short distances taking less than
one hour. Some examples include airport shuttle buses, hotel shuttle buses and
rental car shuttle buses.
Transit Bus
Chassis
This chassis is used for transit buses. A transit bus is a type of bus used on shorter-
distance public transport services. Also, known as city, commuter or public buses.
Application: Motor Home Chassis
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Motor Home
Chassis
This chassis is used for motor homes. A motor home is a self-propelled recreational
vehicle (RV) which has a living accommodation combined with a vehicle engine.
Application: Trucks Class 4 (6.1-10 tonnes)
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Trucks Class 4 This is a commercial truck or truck chassis with GVWR 6.4 – 7.5 tons. Examples
would be the Ford F-450 and Ram 4500.
Application: Trucks Class 5 (6.1-10 tonnes)
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Trucks Class 5 This is a commercial truck or a truck chassis with GVWR 7.6 – 9.0 tons.
Examples would be the Ford F-550 or Ram 5500.
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Segment: Medium and Heavy Vehicles (continued)Application: Trucks Class 6 (10.1 - 12 tonnes)
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Trucks Class 6 This is a commercial truck or truck chassis with GVWR 9.1 – 12.0 tons. An
example would be the Ford F-650.
Application: Trucks Class 7 (12.1 - 16 tonnes)
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Trucks Class 7 This is a commercial truck or truck chassis with GVWR 12.1 – 16.0 tons. An
example would be the Ford F-750
Trucks Class 7
Refuse
A garbage truck or dustcart is a truck specially designed to collect municipal
solid waste and haul the collected waste to a solid waste treatment facility.
Application: Trucks Class 8 (>16 tonnes)
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Trucks Class 8 These are commercial trucks or truck chassis with GVWR > 16 tons which include
semi-trucks, straight trucks or chassis for the class 8 applications listed below.
Trucks Class 8
Cement Mixers
This is a heavy truck with an attached mixer or revolving drum used for mixing
cement, sand, gravel and water to produce cement.
Trucks Class 8
Dump
This is a truck designed to transport bulk material. It has a body which tilts to
dump its contents
Trucks Class 8
Fire/Crash
A fire engine (also known in some territories as a fire apparatus, fire truck, or fire
appliance) is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. In addition,
many fire departments/fire services often employ their vehicles for other uses
including emergency medical services and rescue purposes.
Trucks Class
8 Municipal
Snowblowers
A Class 8 truck equipped with special equipment to blow snow (instead of merely
plowing it). Used primarily to clear snow from airport runways.
Trucks Class 8
Refuse
A garbage truck or dustcart is a truck specially designed to collect municipal
solid waste and haul the collected waste to a solid waste treatment facility such
as a landfill.
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Segment: Minivans and SUVsApplication: Minivans and SUVs
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Minivans A Minivan is a small, non-commercial van used primarily to transport people.
Popular as family vehicles, minivans are also known in various parts of the world as
multi-purpose vehicles, multi-utility vehicles, people-carriers and car-derived vans.
Sport Utility
Vehicles (SUVs)
An SUV is a motor vehicle, usually with a two-box shape, which typically
combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying
space of a Minivan or large Passenger Car. They commonly feature four-wheel
drive or all-wheel drive to enable on and off-road operation.
Segment: Passenger CarsApplication: Passenger Cars
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Passenger Cars These are motor vehicles, typically with four wheels, designed and constructed
principally for the transport of people rather than goods. This range of
automobiles includes sedans, wagons and hatchbacks that are designed to
operate primarily on roads, and typically have seating for one to eight persons.
Segment: Power GenerationApplication: Generator Sets
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APUs APUs are devices on vehicles that provide energy/power for functions other than
propulsion. They are commonly found on large aircraft and naval ships, as well
as some large land vehicles.
Industrial
Generator Sets
Industrial Generator Sets provide standby power primarily for commercial/
industrial applications and are large permanent fixtures.
Portable
Generator Sets
Portable Generator Sets are transportable units used to generate electricity,
usually in remote locations.
Residential
Generator Sets
Residential Generator Sets are used for homeowner applications to provide
power, often in emergency situations such as power outages.
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Segment: Power Generation (continued)Application: Generator Sets (continued)
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RV Generator
Sets
RV Generator Sets provide backup power for motorized and towable RV
applications. They are designed for quiet operation, compact configuration and
easy servicing.
Trailer Mounted
Generators
Trailer Mounted Generators are an effective and efficient means to provide power
for a worksite. Trailer generators are designed to meet the demanding needs of
rental, industrial and commercial applications.
Segment: RailwayApplication: Locomotives
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Industrial
Locomotives
Industrial Locomotives are self-propelled vehicles, usually electric or diesel-
powered, and are for pulling or pushing freight or passenger cars on railroad tracks.
Main Line
Locomotives
Main Line Locomotives are large, high-powered locomotives which haul lengthy
strings (trains) of cars over the main haulage system.
Application: Self-Propelled Railcars
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Self Propelled
Railcars
Self-Propelled Railcars are railway vehicles designed to transport passengers.
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Segment: Recreational ProductsApplication: Go Karts
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Concession
Karts
Concession Karts are used as rental vehicles at amusement parks and fun
centers.
Fun Karts Fun Karts are small vehicles that have one or two seats and an open top. They
are used primarily for off-road recreational activities.
Racing Karts Racing Karts are small cars that have one or two seats and an open top; they are
used mostly for racing applications.
Application: Golf Cars
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Golf Cars Golf Cars are small motorized vehicles that transport golfers and their equipment
around a golf course. They may also be used as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
(NEV) to transport people within golfing communities or similar neighborhoods.
Application: Motorcycles and ATVs
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3-Wheelers 3-Wheelers are vehicles with three wheels that may be classified as a motorcycle
or an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
4-Wheeled ATVs 4-Wheeled ATV is short term for All Terrain Vehicle. It commonly has 4 wheels
and is designed to be driven off road. It seats one person, or sometimes two, one
in front of the other.
Off-Road
Motorcycles
Off-Road Motorcycles are specifically designed for use on rough terrain such
as unsurfaced roads or tracks, and commonly are referred to as dirt bikes for
recreational, sport and racing applications. These are not street-legal machines
because they do not meet Department of Transportation regulations for on-road
vehicles.
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Segment: Recreational Products (continued)Application: Motorcycles and ATVs (continued)
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On-Road
Motorcycles
On-Road Motorcycles or Street Bikes are motorized two-wheeled vehicles that
are street legal for sport and leisure activities. They include features such as
headlights, brake lights and turn signals.
Other
Recreational
Products
Other Recreational Products is a niche market that includes the bumper cars/
boats and miscellaneous recreational products. Included in this category is the
Side X Side (S X S) vehicle that seats two persons, a driver and a passenger next
to him. There may be seating for two more or even four more passengers.
Scooters/
Minibikes/
Mopeds
Scooters/Minibikes/Mopeds are motorized 2-wheeled vehicles used primarily for
recreational.
Application: Personal Water Craft
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Jet Drive Boats Jet Drive Boats are boats propelled by a jet of water ejected from the back of the
craft; they have no propeller and can maneuver in shallow water.
PWC Sit-Downs
1-2 People
PWC Sit-Downs 1-2 People is defined as a type of vessel which is specifically
designed to haul one or two riders in a sitting position, one in front of the other;
commonly referred to as jet skis.
PWC Sit-Downs
3 People
PWC Sit-Downs 3 People is defined as a type of vessel which is specifically
designed to haul multiple passengers sitting on the vessel; commonly referred to
as jet skis.
PWC Stand-Ups PWC Stand-Ups are a type of water scooter with the purpose of one rider
standing or kneeling on the watercraft.
Application: Snowmobiles
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Snowmobiles Snowmobiles, often called sleds, are motor vehicles that have a revolving tread in
the rear and steerable runners in the front, for traveling over snow off-road, often
at speeds exceeding 100 mph.
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